Abbots Spotted Ivory and Rockpool collide to create a finish that flows from deep emerald to soft, sea-foam blue. Recreate this creamy layering combination using our in-depth guide. 
Glaze combination shown: Abbots Rockpool, Abbots Spotted Ivory
What you’ll need:
Here’s everything you’ll need for this project:
- Abbots Rockpool
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Abbots Spotted Ivory
- Abbots Universal Medium optional, but handy!
- A bisque-fired piece (bisque-fired means the clay has been through its first firing, making it porous enough to absorb glaze) This blog features one of our Decopot tumblers!
- A medium soft brush
- A small brush (this is optional, but also handy)
- A sponge and water
- Banding wheel, potter’s wheel, or Lazy Susan (optional)
- Access to an electric kiln (firing to Cone 6)
Step-by-step
Step 1 ~ Apply 2 coats of Abbots Rockpool
Apply Coat 1
Give Rockpool a good shake.
Using your brush and a banding wheel (if you have one), apply the first coat of Rockpool to the entire piece, including both the inside and outside.
Don’t forget to leave a 0.5 - 1cm margin at the foot of your piece to allow for any glaze movement during firing.
Allow time for the coat to dry before applying the next one. About 30 seconds should do the trick (this is often even less for a first coat).
Tip: If you find your brushstrokes are drying faster than you can apply them, you can try adding a few drops of Universal Medium to the glaze you use for your first coat. It really can make all the difference.
Apply Coat 2
Just as before, apply the second coat of Rockpool to the entire piece.
If you used Universal Medium to adjust the first coat, try applying glaze directly from the jar for the second coat.
Allow the second coat of Rockpool to dry. Again, this should take about 30 – 40 seconds – plenty of time to wash and dry your brush for the next glaze!
✨ Step 2 ~ Apply 2 coats of Abbots Spotted Ivory
Apply Coat 1
Now it’s time to apply the second glaze!
We’ll be using Abbots Spotted Ivory for this step.
Go ahead and give it a good shake before applying to the entire piece. Be careful not to apply too thickly as Spotted Ivory can run when applied in excess.
You can think of Spotted Ivory as a sister glaze to Ivory Flux – both are reactive glazes that complement most layering systems. Spotted Ivory brings the addition of cookies-and-cream-like speckles, helping to create flecked finishes with an earthy character.
Allow to dry before moving to the second coat.
Apply Coat 2
We’ve reached our final step already! Apply the second coat of Spotted Ivory, again working with the entire piece.
Leave to dry before firing.
Step 3 ~ Firing
Wipe any glaze drips from the underside of your piece before firing.
Fire to Cone 6 (~1200C) in an electric kiln.
You can find a suggested firing schedule here.
Tip:
Wipe your glaze jars before putting the lids back on. This makes opening them so much easier next time.
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About the author:
A self-confessed glaze nerd, Amy is a content creator for Abbots Glaze on a mission to get people excited about glazing! When she’s not making reels or testing new glaze recipes, you can find Amy making pots in her pottery studio, Palmerston North. You can follow Amy’s work on Instagram @fettlepotterynz
